Wednesday, 22 December 2010

Scott Grant is running the Edinburgh Marathon for Parkinson's UK

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Scott Grant of Excitech, LRUG, GRUG, ERUG, and anywhere else where there is a pub or beer is getting fit-ish and fundraising. He says... 
"After too many years of living the life of a couch potato, I have gotten myself fit (well fit-er) and decided to participate in the 2011 Edinburgh Marathon as part of the Parkinson’s UK team.
Aside from a long held desire to compete in a marathon, I wanted to do something worthwhile for a cause that was close to my heart.
The only choice I could make here was to support Parkinson’s UK, as this was the debilitating illness that robbed my Grandfather of any quality of life in the last 5 years he had with us before he passed away.  He was an inspiration to me and to this day, still one of the best natured people I have ever met.  His warmth was palpable, his wisdom extensive and I owe him an eternal debt for teaching me good manners and what it really means to be a gentleman.  He contributed so much to making me what I became, and it still pains me that he never really got to comprehend my success because of this condition; as I know it would have made him so proud."
Pop over to his Just Giving fund raising page, and see video of him him training. It's a great cause, my father ended up in a nursing home with Parkinsons because he needed 24/7 care that could not be provided at home, so I can understand why the cause is close to Scotts heart.
Scott, Last time I saw legs like that was Rod Hulls Emu! 

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3 comments:

  1. Scott Grant23 December 2010 at 16:36

    Thanks Alan for this generous endorsement of my appeal and first attempt at a marathon! I also appreciate the comparison to Emu, I'm sure there's a compliment in there somewhere! ;)

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  2. Unknown23 December 2010 at 19:54

    Good luck to, Scott! He is a better man than I if he can do his training the snow. May the day of the race be a bit warmer. I will be cheering for you as well as supporting your most noble cause.

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  3. Scott Grant24 December 2010 at 00:50

    Thanks Roopinder! It's hard to express exactly how much encouragement all this support is giving me right now; but it's considerable and I really appreciate it!

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